Pleasure Island In The News

Our little island has been big news lately, first with a write-up in the Atlanta Journal Constitution on the weekly fireworks display found here throughout the summer:

And then Carolina Beach and Britt's Donuts were mentioned in a national broadcast of Weekend Edition Sunday from National Public Radio. The story centers around the commentator not quite getting the hype behind donuts as a harbinger of and must-eat treat of summer. A piping hot Britt's donut just dripping with glaze after taking a dip in the ocean or to kick off a weekend morning? What's not to get? Sounds like the author needs a trip to Pleasure Island to truly understand what it's all about!

Read or listen to the full story here: http://www.npr.org/2012/07/08/156313507/since-when-does-summer-taste-like-doughnuts

Free Outdoor Movies on Pleasure Island - July 2012 Lineup

Here are the films available for your viewing pleasure during July 2012 on Pleasure Island. A favorite island tradition, the Free Outdoor Movies at the Carolina Beach Lake are a treat for the whole family!

July 8th, 2012

July 15th, 2012

July 22nd, 2012

July 29th, 2012

July 2012 Live Music on Pleasure Island

The summer season is in full swing and there are a lot of great bands ready to help you beat the heat with some cool tunes! Here are some of the free concerts coming up this month:

Free Summer Concert Series at Fort Fisher:

BLP
Classic Rock & Dance
July 13th, 2012

Beachbilly Brothers
Beach, Classic R&B
July 27th, 2012

Fireworks by the Sea and Boardwalk Blast Music:

Mark Roberts Band
Variety
July 12th, 2012

L Shape Lot
Folk/Rock/Roots/Bluegrass
July 19th, 2012

Daniel Parish Band
Pop/Country/Americana
July 26th, 2012

Gregg Allman To Headline the 19th Annual Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival

The air is crisp, the nights are cool and the sky is blue – Welcome to Pleasure Island in the fall. And there is no better way to bring in Autumn than to attend the 19th Annual Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival on October 13th & 14th. This years’ Festival brings 1995 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Blues Icon, the legendary GREGG ALLMAN to Pleasure Island. In addition, there will be fourteen other blues and jazz groups on two stages over the two day festival brought to you by Bryant Real Estate and the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area.

GREGG ALLMAN will arrive on Pleasure Island in support of his seventh solo album, his first in 13 years, Low Country Blues. As a founding member of the one and only Allman Brothers Band and in his own storied solo career, Allman has long been a gifted natural interpreter of the blues, his soulful and distinctive voice one of the defining sounds in the history of American music. Produced by T Bone Burnett, Low Country Blues finds Allman putting his own stamp on songs by some of the blues giants whose work has long informed his own, from Muddy Waters and BB King to Buddy Guy and Magic Sam. Named for the coastal Georgia region Allman calls home, Low Country Blues stands as a high water mark in an already remarkable body of work, rich with passion, verve, and the unerring confidence of a true survivor.

Tickets are just $40.00 in advance for a two-day pass or can be purchased at the door for $50.00 for Saturday (Gregg Allman plays Saturday night) and $15.00 for Sunday. Kids 12 and under are free. We ask that you do not bring coolers or pets, but bring your chairs, towels and blankets for a Pleasure Island style weekend. See you there!

Ticket on sale now! Buy them today on Eventbrite.

Keep up to date with the latest on one of the area's most beloved blues festivals:

Official Web Page: http://www.pleasureislandnc.org/seafood-blues-and-jazz-festival/

Official Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/SeafoodBluesandJazzFestival

Access Pleasure Island Info From Your Mobile Phone or Device

You can now use your smartphone or tablet to access the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce's new and  improved website. Enter www.pleasureislandnc.org or search for "Pleasure Island NC."

Bookmark the site for easy access. Check out the latest events, find a place for dinner, or plan your vacation from anywhere with mobile access to one of the best North Carolina beaches!

What To Do With Kids on Pleasure Island

Pleasure Island and the towns of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher have plenty to offer kids of all ages. It's an ideal destination for a family vacation, weekend getaway, as well as a great place to live year round!

Of course the beach itself provides hour after hour of entertainment, but here are a few more ideas of what to do with kids on Pleasure Island:

Parks
Hike the trails in Carolina Beach State Park. Play tennis, basketball, or skateboard at Mike Chappell Park in Carolina Beach. Test your volleyball or disc golf skills at Joe Eakes Park in Kure Beach. Both Mike Chappell Park and Joe Eakes Park have playgrounds where the little ones can swing, slide, and play.

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
Learn about the creatures that live in and near the varied aquatic habitats on and near Pleasure Island at the aquarium. Kids from 2 - 12 will love the newly opened Adventure Reef outdoor play area.

Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Step back in time with a trip to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Pose for a family photo at the Carolina Beach Crescent Moon, and surprise the kids with a sweet treat such as ice cream, water ice, fudge, or donuts. During the summer season check out the amusement park rides, Family Night on Tuesdays, and live music each Thursday evening.

Fireworks
During the summer season you can enjoy a fireworks display every week! The pyrotechnics are launched from the beach in front of the Carolina Beach Boardwalk at 9:00 pm.

Free Outdoor Movies
Catch family friendly flicks on the big screen at the Carolina Beach Lake each Sunday evening. Show time is at dusk - around 8:45. 2012 Lineup.

Need some grown up time? Take the kiddos to Island Time Drop-N-Play, where they can play while you enjoy a dinner out, a little adult conversation, or maybe a nap!

Farmers Market at the Carolina Beach Lake

Now in it's third season the Carolina Beach Farmer's Market is the place to find a wide selection of local produce, food, wine, sweet treats, and arts and crafts. Strolling through the market is a great way to spend a Saturday morning, and you're sure to enjoy the dishes you'll whip up with your fresh finds.

This time of year you're likely to find sweet potatoes, herbs, corn on the cob, blueberries, blackberries, and those wonderful summer tomatoes we dream about all winter...as well as much much more!

The Carolina Beach Farmers Market is held each Saturday at the Carolina Beach Lake from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm.